Peach Snack Cake

1 cup flour

2 tsp. baking powder

rounded 1/4 tsp. salt

1/2 cup butter,softened

3/4 cup sugar plus 1/2 tablespoon, divided

2 eggs

1 tsp. vanilla

1/8 tsp. almond extract

2 peaches,peeled,pitted and sliced into 1/2 inch thick wedges

1/2 tsp. nutmeg

 

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly spray a 9 inch springform pan with cooking spray.

Whisk the flour, baking powder and salt together in a bowl.

Beat the butter and sugar until pale and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well with each addition. Add the extracts. At low speed add the flour mixture and mix just until combined. Spread the batter evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Scatter the sliced peaches over the top of the batter. Stir together the remaining sugar and nutmeg and sprinkle over the top. Bake until cake is golden and top is firm yet tender. Remove from oven and allow to rest 10 minutes before removing the outside ring. Serve by itself or with a dollop of whipped cream.